I started a few projects about 3 months ago mainly to install power steering. My Bronco originally had power steering but it got robbed somewhere during its life. I figured while it was down for the power steering install, I would pull the tranny and t-case for a rebuild. My friend did the rebuild and did an awesome job, very detail oriented! There are a few pictures of the tranny and t-case rebuild in my cardomain site here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3801554/1975-ford-bronco/page-3/
And since the tranny and t-case was out, I may as well put in some twin stick shifter, so I called up JB Fab and got a set of their twin sticks. They put out a great product!
I was also running on the auxillary tank since the main tank was missing when I bought it. Maybe the same person who took the power steering got the main tank. I found a main tank just across the Alabama/Georgia line. Got all new fuel lines and a new filler neck.
Nothing ever goes as planned and since I have a 3" body lift, the steering column gave me some problems. More like the shifter linkage. I had to bend the reverse/1st gear shifter rod to clear the back spark plug. I was also missing the collar that secures the steering column to the firewall and quickly found one here on the site.
Also picked up a new steering wheel off ebay. Got this one here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustang-Thunderbird-14-Drifter-Black-Vincly-Aluminum-Steering-Wheel-Set-/251146775856?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7983ad30. Everything installed OK, but now I have a problem with the horn. I posted a question in the tech section about that.
One main thing I wanted to fix was my parking brake so I ordered new cables since mine were trashed. When I installed the new ones, it became apparent that the backing plates were worn so bad that the cables slipped through the holes. So now I am on the search for new backing plates. I picked up some a pullapart from a 74 F100 but they were different.
Overall, I am happy with all the upgrades and still have a few bugs to work out. I hope to snap a few pictures tomorrow. I know how everyone like pics. I couldn't have gotten it back without all the help and references here. This site rocks!
And since the tranny and t-case was out, I may as well put in some twin stick shifter, so I called up JB Fab and got a set of their twin sticks. They put out a great product!
I was also running on the auxillary tank since the main tank was missing when I bought it. Maybe the same person who took the power steering got the main tank. I found a main tank just across the Alabama/Georgia line. Got all new fuel lines and a new filler neck.
Nothing ever goes as planned and since I have a 3" body lift, the steering column gave me some problems. More like the shifter linkage. I had to bend the reverse/1st gear shifter rod to clear the back spark plug. I was also missing the collar that secures the steering column to the firewall and quickly found one here on the site.
Also picked up a new steering wheel off ebay. Got this one here http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustang-Thunderbird-14-Drifter-Black-Vincly-Aluminum-Steering-Wheel-Set-/251146775856?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7983ad30. Everything installed OK, but now I have a problem with the horn. I posted a question in the tech section about that.
One main thing I wanted to fix was my parking brake so I ordered new cables since mine were trashed. When I installed the new ones, it became apparent that the backing plates were worn so bad that the cables slipped through the holes. So now I am on the search for new backing plates. I picked up some a pullapart from a 74 F100 but they were different.
Overall, I am happy with all the upgrades and still have a few bugs to work out. I hope to snap a few pictures tomorrow. I know how everyone like pics. I couldn't have gotten it back without all the help and references here. This site rocks!
